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Mechanical Engineers  (NOC 2132)
Edmundston--Woodstock Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.

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Mechanical engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
  • Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
  • Design power plants, machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment
  • Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
  • Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or in industrial facilities
  • Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews
  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Edmundston, Grand Falls, Grand-Sault, St. Leonard, Woodstock

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Education & Job Requirements for Mechanical Engineers in Edmundston--Woodstock Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

To work in New Brunswick as a professional engineer you must successfully complete the requirements of the Association of Professional Engineers in New Brunswick (www.apegnb.com).

Engineers are eligible for registration following graduation from an accredited engineering educational program, four years of supervised work in engineering, successfully write the Professional Practice Exam and pay the required membership dues and fees.

If you are a member in good standing in one province, you can apply for a license to work in another province.

For more information, contact New Brunswick's head office:
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB)
183 Hanwell Road
Fredericton, NB E3B 2R2
T: (506)458-8083
F: (506) 451-9629
Toll Free (Canada): 1-888-458-8083
http://www.apegnb.com
info@apegnb.com

Additional information for foreign trained workers may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-05-24 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
3-9 years

Project and Personnel Management Skills:
Preparing or evaluating technical proposals. Multidisciplinary projects co-ordination. Supervise other technical personnel.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

English training:

UNB Fredericton (English)
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Phone: (506) 453-4666
www.unb.ca

UNB Saint John (English)
100 Tucker Park Road
P.O. Box 5050
Saint John, NB E2L 4L5
Phone: (506) 648-5500
www.unb.ca

French training:

Université de Moncton (French)
Campus d'Edmundston
165, boulevard Hébert
Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8
Téléphone: (506) 737-5051 ou 1-888-736-UMCE
Télécopieur: (506) 737-5373
info@umce.ca

Université de Moncton (French)
Campus de Moncton
Pavillon Léopold-Taillon
18, avenue Antonine-Maillet
Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Téléphone: (506) 858-4000 ou 1-800-363-8336 poste 2
Télécopieur : (506) 858-4544
info@umoncton.ca

Université de Moncton (French)
Campus de Shippagan
218, boulevard J.-D.-Gauthier
Shippagan, NB E8S 1P6
Téléphone: (506) 336-3400 ou 1-800-363-8336 poste 3
Télécopieur : (506) 336-3434
info@umcs.ca

For additional information about training institutions, please visit http://canlearn.ca.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-06-24 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
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